WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/TBT/GEN/N/120 
7 March 2011 
 (11-1108) 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  
  
 
NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED DURING  THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2010  
 
Note by the Secretariat
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 In the Second Triennial Review of the Oper ation and Implementation of the TBT Agreement 
(concluded in November 2000), Members instructed the Secretariat to prepare a monthly list of 
notifications.  The attached table contains a list of all notifications issued during the month of December 2010, which includes a total of 68 new notifications by 25 Members.  
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  This document has been prepa red under the Secretariat's own 
responsibility and without prejudice to the positions of Members 
and to their rights and obligations under the WTO  
  G/TBT/GEN/N/120 
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Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
Albania G/TBT/N/ALB/42 
10 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Plant propagation material. Protection of  plant life of 
health; Protection of the environmental; Consumer 
protection 9 February 2011; 60 
days from date of notification 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/404 
15 December 2010 [X] 5.6.2 
  Road wheels for motor vehicles,  
HS 870870 Protection of human safety Not applicable 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/405 
15 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2  Barley's Malt, HS 1107 Protection of human health and 
food safety for consumption 22 January 2011  
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/406 
15 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2  Textile materials and textile articles of 
organic cotton, HS 52 Prevention of deceptive 
practices 25 December 2010 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/407 
15 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Tobacco products Protection of Human Health 
and Prevention of Deceptive 
Practices 31 March 2011 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/408 
15 December 2010 [X] 5.6.2 
  Parts and accessories for motor 
vehicles (brakes, radiators, mufflers, 
exhaust pipes, clutches, steering wheels, etc); HS 8708 Protection of human safe ty 24 December 2010 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/409 
15 December 2010 [X] 5.6.2 
  Oven, cooking household stove, 
cooking appliances etc for gas fuel, 
HS 732111; 851660 Protection of the environment 
and prevention of deceptive 
practices 30 December 2010 
Brazil G/TBT/N/BRA/410 
16 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Cribs and cradles for domestic use; 
other furniture and parts thereof 
household furniture, HS 9403 Protection of human health and 
safety 24 January 2011 
Chile G/TBT/N/CHL/153 
10 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Buildings in areas prone to flooding in 
the event of a tsunami Safety 29 January 2011 
China G/TBT/N/CHN/774 
17 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Electronic device ICS: 13.320,    
HS: 8526 
 Protection of human health; 
Protection of the environment 15 February 2011, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Costa Rica G/TBT/N/CRI/104 
10 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS code 65.100 Protection of human health  8 February 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification 
Ecuador G/TBT/N/ECU/65 
16 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  99000000 
 Protection of human health and 
safety 14 February 2011, 
60 days from date of notification 
El Salvador G/TBT/N/SLV/145 
6 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2 
  Fishery and aquaculture products;  
fresh and processed fishery products 
(HS:  3 and tariff headings 1603 to 1605;  ICS:  67.120.30) To ensure safety and quality 
with a view to protecting 
human health 4 February 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification  
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Date of Circulation Articles Product/Measure Objective Deadline for 
Comments 
El Salvador G/TBT/N/SLV/146 
6 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2   Tomato sauce (ketchup or catsup) 
(HS:  2103;  ICS:  67.120.30) To ensure safety and quality 
with a view to protecting human health 4 February 2011, 60 
days from date of notification 
European Union G/TBT/N/EEC/353 
9 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Fruit and vegetables (ICS:  67) Harmonization 7 March 2011, 90 
days from date of 
notification 
Germany G/TBT/N/DEU/12 
3 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  KN-Code: 2710 11 41, KN-Code: 
2710 11 45, KN-Code: 2710 11 49, 
KN-Code: 2710 11 51, KN-Code: 
2710 11 59, KN-Code: 2710 19 41, KN-Code: 2710 19 45, KN-Code: 
2710 19 49, KN-Code: 3824 90 91, 
KN-Code: 3824 90 97, KN-Code 22 07, KN-Code 38 24,  KN-Codes: 2711 
12 11- 2711 19 00, KN-Code: 2711 
21 00, HS: 1507 - 1518, KN-Codes: 2710 19 61 - 2710 19 69 Protection of the environment 1 February 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification 
Indonesia G/TBT/N/IDN/47 
3 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  All products and HS numbers covered  
are contained in the annexes  of  
Regulation of Minister of Trade 
No.22/M-DAG/PER/5/2010 
concerning Amendment of Regulation Minister of Trade RI No. 62/M-
DAG/PER/12/2009 regarding 
Obligatory Label Affixing on any Goods, i.e:  Annex  I: List of types of 
electronic goods for home appliances, 
telecommunication, and informatics  (46 items); Annex  II:  List of types of 
goods for construction/building 
material  (8 items); Annex  III:  List of types of goods for motor vehicles 
(spare parts and others) (24 items) 
Annex  IV:  List of types of other goods (25 items) Prevention of deceptive 
practices; Consumer 
information and labelling; 
Protection of human health and 
safety; Protection of the environment    
 1 February 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/475 
2 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Liquid fuels,  ICS 75.160.20; 
 HS 2710.11 Protection of human safety, 
protection of environment and 
lowering of trade barriers. 31 January 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification  
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Comments 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/476 
2 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Food labelling, ICS 67.04. and 7.120. Protection of human safety 31 January 2011, 60 
days from date of notification 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/477 
2 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Rotating electrical machines  
(ICS 29.160; HS 8501). Protection of human safety and 
lowering of trade barriers 31 January 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/478 
8 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Thermal and sound insulating 
materials, ICS 91.100.60; HS 6806 
and 7019.39 Protection of human safety and 
lowering of trade barriers. 6 February 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/479 
8 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Safety installations and restraint 
systems (ICS: 43.040.80; HS: 9401.20). Protection of human health 6 February 2011, 60 
days from date of notification 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/480 
8 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Chemicals for purification of water 
(ICS: 71.100.80; HS: 2805.11). Protection of human health. 6 February 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/481 
8 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Liquid fuels, ICS: 75.160.20;  
HS 2710 Protection of environment. 6 February 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/482 
8 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Lamp holders, ICS: 29.140.10;  
HS: 8536.61, 8538.90 and 8547.20 Protection of human safety and 
lowering of trade barriers. 6 February 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification 
Israel G/TBT/N/ISR/483 
8 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Concrete blocks ICS: 91.060.10, 
91.100.30; HS 6810.11 and 6810.19. Protection of human safety. 6 February 2011, 60 
days from date of notification 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/348 
9 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Tsuyu (dipping soup) for noodles Consumer information and 
labelling  7 February 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/349 
9 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Processed foods (Brown sugar and 
Brown sugar products, Kombu-maki) Consumer information and 
labelling 7 February 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification 
Japan G/TBT/N/JPN/350 
16 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Drugs, HS 30 Labelling; Quality  requirements 18 February 2011 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/256 
16 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Superphosphate fertilizers,  
HS 310520; ICS 65.080 Protection of human health and 
safety ; Prevention of deceptive 
practices; Protection of the 
environment  14 February 2011, 
60 days from date of 
notification  
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Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/257 
16 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Calcium phosphate; HS  310520;  
ICS  65.080 Protection of human health and 
safety ; Prevention of deceptive practices; Protection of the 
environment 14 February 2011, 
60 days from date of notification 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/258 
16 December 2010 [X] 2.10.1 
  HS:  85393; ICS:  29.140.30 Protection of human health and 
safety; Protection of the environment; Consumer 
information and labelling 28 September 2010 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/259 
16 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Woven bags (HS 5515; ICS 55.080) Qua lity requirements 14 February 2011, 
60 days from date of notification 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/260 
16 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Woven bags  
(HS 5515; ICS 55.080) Quality requirements 14 February 2011, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/261 
16 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Industrial Solvents  (HS 3814; ICS 
87.060.30) Consumer safety 22 November 2010 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/262 
16 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Automotive gas oil  (ICS: 75.160.20) Environmental Protection 14 February 2011, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/263 
16 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Oil filters  (HS: 8702; ICS: 43.060) Pe rformance requirements 14 February 2011, 
60 days from date of 
notification 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/264 
16 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Passenger vehicles  (HS: 8708; ICS: 
43.040.60) Protection of human health and 
safety 14 February 2011, 
60 days from the 
date of notification 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/265 
16 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Agricultural tractors  (HS: 870190; 
ICS: 65060) Protection of human health and 
safety 14 February 2011, 
60 days from date of notification 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/266 
16 December 2010 [X] 2.10.1 
  Cash defacement devices Quality requirements Not applicable 
Kenya G/TBT/N/KEN/267 
16 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Breakfast cereals (CN 1901;  HS 
110329;  ICS  67.060) Protection of the Consumer 14 February 2011, 
60 days from date of notification 
Kingdom of Saudi 
Arabia G/TBT/N/SAU/203 
15 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  ICS 29, 97 Protection of the environment   Not specified 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/299 
8 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Cosmetics Protection of human health and 
safety 6 February 2011, 60 
days from date of notification  
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Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/300 
10 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Foods Consumer information and 
labelling Provision of better information for consumers and 
promotion of public health 9 January 2011, 
30 days from date of notification 
Korea, Republic of G/TBT/N/KOR/301 
10 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Cosmetics Provision of better information 
for consumers and promotion of public health 8 February 2011, 60 
days from date of notification 
Mexico G/TBT/N/MEX/205 
10 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Most frequently transported 
hazardous substances and materials Labelling; Protection of human 
health and safety 30 December 2010 
Peru G/TBT/N/PER/30 
6 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Pharmaceutical products:  Medicine, 
herbal medicine, dietary products and sweeteners, and biological and galenic 
products (classified under Chapter 30 
of the Harmonized System or in the Customs Tariff); 
Medical devices (falling within tariff 
headings 9018, 9019, 9021, 9022 and 9402 of the Harmonized System or 
Customs Tariff); 
Sanitary products:  Cosmetics, 
domestic hygiene products and 
absorbent personal hygiene products (falling within the following tariff 
headings of the Harmonized System 
or Customs Tariff:  3303, 3304, 3305, 3401, 3402, 4818, 5601, subheading 
3808.91.3401, 3402, 3809.91.00, 
4818 and 5601). Protection of human health 20 February 2011 
Singapore G/TBT/N/SGP/9 
15 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Clothes Washing Machines Intended 
for Household Use.  National tariff 
headings are:  8450.11, 8450.11.10, 
8450:11.90, 8450.12.00, 8450.19.00, 8450.20.00 Consumer information and 
labelling; Protection of the 
environment 13 February 2011, 
60 days from date of 
notification   
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South Africa G/TBT/N/ZAF/128 
6 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Electrical cords and cord sets 
HS: 85.44, ICS :  29.060; National Tariff Heading:  Insulated (including 
enamelled or anodised) wire, cable 
(including co-axial cable) and other insulated electric conductors whether 
or not fitted with connectors Consumer safety 28 January 2011 
South Africa G/TBT/N/ZAF/129 
6 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  HS 6403.40; ICS 13.340.50 
National Tariff Heading:  Other footwear, incorporating a protective 
metal toe-cap Consumer safety 28 January 2011 
South Africa G/TBT/N/ZAF/130 
10 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Textiles, clothing, footwear, leather 
goods and genetically modified organisms; ICS 59; 61 and 67, 
National Tariff Heading:  8 - Chapter 
42 - Articles of leather; saddlery  and harness; travel goods; handbags and 
similar containers 11 - Textile and 
Textile articles 11: 12; Chapter 64  - Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of 
such articles Consumer protection 5 February 2011 
Chinese Taipei  G/TBT/N/TPKM/94 
10 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2  Plastic box and fix plate for low 
voltage A.C. power meter; HS  90 Consumer protection 30 days from date of 
notification 
Chinese Taipei G/TBT/N/TPKM/95 
17 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
[X] 5.6.2  Eraser commodities; HS/CCCN 
3926.10.00.00.3, 4016.92.00.00.3 Consumer protection 30 days from date of 
notification 
Thailand G/TBT/N/THA/358 
6 December 2010 [X] 2.10.1 
  Fish Sauce  
HS 2103.90.30, ICS 67.220 Protection of human health and 
safety 4 February 2011, 60 
days from date of notification 
Thailand G/TBT/N/THA/359 
6 December 2010 [X] 2.10.1 
  Food seasonings derived from the 
hydrolysis or fermentation of soybean 
protein; HS code 2103.10, ICS 67.220 Protection of human health and 
safety 4 February 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification 
Thailand G/TBT/N/THA/360 
6 December 2010 [X] 2.10.1 
  Cooking Brine; ICS 67.220 Protection of human health and 
safety 4 February 2011, 60 
days from date of 
notification 
Uganda G/TBT/N/UGA/184 
8 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
 Food grade salt, 71.060.50 Protection of human health and 
safety 6 February 2011, 60 
days from date of notification  
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Uganda G/TBT/N/UGA/185 
8 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Food grade salt, ICS 71.060.50 Protection of human health and 
safety; Protection of animal health 6 February 2011, 60 
days from date of notification 
Ukraine G/TBT/N/UKR/50 
8 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Refer to notification Harmonization with EU 
legislation  Not applicable 
Ukraine G/TBT/N/UKR/51 
15 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Machinery of all types, in particular - 
replaceable parts, replaceable parts of transmission, unaccomplished 
machinery, lifting machines, safety 
devices Harmonization with EU 
legislation 1 June 2012 
United Arab 
Emirates G/TBT/N/ARE/56 
22 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Fruits and derived products Including 
nut;  67.080 .10 Consumer health protection. 20 February 2011, 
60 days from the 
date of notification 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/599 
3 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Volatile organic compound emissions 
in consumer products; ICS 13.040, 71.100) Protection of the environment 
and consumers 16 December 2010 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/600 
3 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Cobalt lithium manganese nickel 
oxide; ICS 13.020, 71.100 Protection of the environment 20 December 2010  
United States G/TBT/N/USA/601 
3 December 2010 Other  Children's sleepwear; ICS 61.020, 
CA.001 Protection of the consumers Not applicable 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/602 
3 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Food labelling (ICS 67.020, 67.120) Protection of the consumers 
and human health 23 December 2010  
United States G/TBT/N/USA/604 
10 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Residential dishwashers, 
dehumidifiers, conventional cooking products  (HS 8422.11; 8516.60, ICS 
13.020, 19.020, 97.030, 97.040) Protection of the environment 
and consumers 15 February 2011 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/603 
10 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Emissions, fuel efficiency   
(ICS 13.020, 13.040, 43.080, 75.160) Protection of the environment 31 January 2011 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/606 
17 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Food (ICS 67.040) Protection of human health and 
safety 22 February 2011 
United States G/TBT/N/USA/605 
17 December 2010 [X] 2.9.2 
  Rearview mirrors, vehicle safety  
(HS 7009.10, ICS 43.020) Protection of the environment 7 February 2011 
 
 
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